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Los
Angeles: FAQs, Tips & Links |
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The full name of the Los Angeles Airport is "Los Angeles International
Airport" (LAX). Here are just a few major domestic airlines:
American Airlines , Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United
Airlines
Transportation from the airport to the
city is available through bus, train, free hotel shuttles and taxi. Many
hotels provide free shuttle service and we recommend you
check with your hotel first before making transportation arrangements.
You can reach downtown also via train by taking the
Metro Green Line and transferring to the Metro Blue Line at
its intersection. The Blue Line operates between downtown and Long Beach
for only $1.60! The metro operates from 6am to 9pm - For more info
click here or call the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit
Authority (213) 626 4455. The public bus runs between LAX and
many parts of the city. For more info
click here or call the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit
Authority (213) 626 4455. |
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Amtrak
trains connect Los Angeles with over 500 cities worldwide. Amtrak also
runs trains up and down the California coast, connecting San Diego, Los
Angeles, San Francisco, and all points in between. There are multiple
trains each day.
For more information call Toll Free 1 800 872 7245 or 800 USA-RAIL,
or visit their website at
www.amtrak.com |
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Freeways going east and west have even numbers, and north-south roads
have odd numbers. Most freeways have a name, as well as a number. Ask
for both when you're getting directions. Call boxes with free phones are
placed every half mile along the freeways for emergencies.
Listen to traffic reports before you start. Nearly all radio and TV
stations have them during commuting hours. Radio stations with all-news
or all-talk formats are good bets during the day. |
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For road conditions and road construction call (800) 427-7623 or (415)
817-1717
or visit -
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/hi.htm |
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San Francisco Vacation Planning Guide |
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Los
Angeles is a large sprawling metropolis. Busses do run throughout the
city and on freeways, but transportation is slow and can be dangerous
(we recommend renting a car). Fares are around $1.60, transfers are 25¢.
The downtown area has a shuttle named "DASH"
that operates buses throughout downtown and the west side of L.A.
Service runs every 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the time of day, and
costs just 25¢. For more information click
here or call the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit
Authority (213) 626 4455. *Rates are subject to change. |
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Metro
Blue Line, an above-ground rail system, connects downtown Los
Angeles with Long Beach. Trains operate daily from 6am to 9pm; the
fare is $1.35.
Metro Green Line, runs for 20 miles along the center of
Interstate 105, the Glenn Anderson (Century) Freeway, and connects
Norwalk in eastern Los Angeles County to LAX. A connection with the
Blue Line offers visitors access from LAX to downtown L.A. or Long
Beach. The fare is $1.35. |
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Taxis
in LA are found at cab stands by the airport, Union
Station, and major hotels. Cabbies will usually not pull over if you
hail them (very frustrating) so either find a stand or as we said
before, rent a car. To order a taxi in advance call Checker Cab
at (323) 654 8400, L.A. Taxi at (213) 627 7000,
or United Taxi at.(213) 483 7604. |
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Beverly
Hills - 310, East LA - 562, San Fernando - 818, Burbank - 626,
Downtown LA - 213, West Hollywood - 323 |
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Los
Angeles enjoys a warm temperate climate and mild weather all
year-round. It never gets much over 80F or below 45F.
Average temperatures:
January is between 45F (7C) and 65F (18C).
July is between 63F (17C) and 83F (28C).
Los Angeles has a
mild and pleasant climate year-round. However, the rainy season lasts
from November through March (the heaviest downpours are usually in
January). Summers are sunny and warm but the famous Los Angeles smog
at its worst. People with asthma and respiratory ailments should
beware and take precautions.
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Los
Angeles is at sea level. |
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The
Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitor
Information Center at 633 W. 5th St., Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA
90071 (213) 624 7300. Los Angeles has a dedicated tourist bureau or
chamber of commerce that will be more than happy to send you
information on a particular area. |
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In
Los Angeles you can change money in the airport. |
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Water
from the tap is potable - that is to say - You can drink it! |
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Now
that we talked about water lets talk about toilets. The USA definitely
has a clean public restroom shortage! Public restrooms in the USA are
usually located in public buildings and train stations, but I would
not recommend using these - they are usually not too clean. My advice
is to use the restrooms in your hotel, museums, shopping malls,
department stores or restaurants. Use the restroom when you find a
good one. However, my experience is that when I need one - I can never
find one! Good luck. |
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In
Los Angeles you are not permitted to
smoke in public buildings, sports arenas, elevators, theaters, banks,
lobbies, restaurants, offices, stores, small hotels,
bed-and-breakfasts, and bars. Some restaurants have set up outdoor
smoking areas to accommodate smokers. |
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Los
Angeles is a large city where you should exercise caution. If you are
driving, keep doors locked and windows closed (do not leave open maps
lying on the dashboard of you car). Do not drive through areas that
are not familiar with. There are many homeless, so don't be alarmed if
you're approached for spare change. At night, be careful and use common sense. |
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Los Angeles
Sights, Places of Interest and Do-It-Yourself Tours
Great Travel Tips
Our Favorite
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